Conference Program

10:00 - 10:20

Welcome Address

10:20 - 11:05

Keynote Presentation

• Summary of global trends
• Highlighting the current challenges
• Exploring future trends

11:50 - 12:20

Emerging package printing trends in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

• Analyzing the latest developments
• Evaluating the effects of globalization on local markets
• Understanding the requirements of import and export markets

12:20 - 13:05

Printer panel discussion

• Differentiating yourself from the competition
• Optimizing local manufacturing
• Serving foreign markets
• Identifying new business opportunities

14:35 - 15:05

Highlighting new developments in materials

• Looking at buoyant films and non-chemical coatings
• Encouraging the use of natural and sustainable materials
• Devising recycling strategies and methods for waste disposal

15:05 - 15:35

Lean ink management to maximize profitability and sustainability

• Optimizing the printing process to eliminate waste
• Implementing a cost-reducing waste management strategy
• Case study examples: 5Sept Étiquette

15:35 - 16:05

Identifying digital printing options

• Delivering product quality for luxury goods
• Mass customization and personalization
• Enabling new packaging applications
• Creating new opportunities in brand development and positioning

16:50 - 17:20

Innovative packaging design for brand enhancement and protection

• Creating packaging that ‘sells’
• Measuring and analyzing shelf appeal
• Incorporating design features for added impact
• Increasing consumer attraction and interaction

17:20 - 18:00

Retailer panel discussion

• Private labels versus premium brands
• Propelling personalization - short run promotions
• Developing new products and understanding the entire process
• Forging successful relationships with designers and converters

10:00 - 10:05

Opening Address

10:05 - 10:35

Developing innovative security and anti-counterfeiting solutions

• Integrating advanced technologies
• On- or in-package technologies
• Devices for instant verification of product authenticity
• Brand protection - secure tracking technologies

11:50 - 12:20

The role of the ‘cloud’ in the packaging industry

• Creating an integrated infrastructure
• Resource sharing from brand owner through to printer
• Examples of cost reduction

12:20 - 12:50

Exploring the benefits of virtual imaging

• Packaging design and prepress workflow
• Live demonstration of 3D software
• Value adding applications of 3D technology

12:50 - 13:20

Implementing an automatic inspection system

• Print defect detection
• Print management solutions for streamlined production
• Improving workflow with bespoke programming

14:50 - 15:20

New finishing techniques and applications

• Addressing in-line finishing for efficiency and value adding packaging
• Comparing the features and benefits of inline, offline, conventional and digital
• Anticipating future trends

15:20 - 15:50

Highlighting recent advances in developments in inks and coatings

• Design – the process of creating food safe packaging
• Low migration high performance UV ink technologies
• EB curing as an alternative for food applications

15:50 - 16:20

Package printing: opportunities for label converters

• Practical advice on getting started
• Exploring potential entry strategies – cartons and flexible packaging
• Advantages of a completely integrated workflow for labels and package printing

17:05 - 18:00

Innovation showcase

• During this session, a select number of companies will have the opportunity to give a short presentation (approx 10-15 mins) on their latest printing innovation